gypsy moth

Noun

Meaning

European moth introduced into North America; a serious pest of shade trees

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Lymantria dispar gipsy moth cutworm cankerworm armyworm measuring worm bagworm fall webworm emerald ash borer cabbage looper Asian longhorned beetle lappet caterpillar forest tent caterpillar tent caterpillar oak processionary moth
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Hypernyms

lymantriid tussock moth

Examples

• Get firewood near where you will use it instead of moving it over long distances, which reduces the chance of introducing EAB, gypsy moth and other harmful pests to new areas. Source: Internet

MDA plans to keep the gypsy moth away from Houston Co. Source: Internet

This week, we tested out some of Ottawa's new e-scooters, learned about rising numbers of gypsy moth caterpillars, and found out why it's incredibly difficult to find a good cut of wood these days. Source: Internet

It's the summer of 1992 and a gypsy moth invasion blankets Avalon Island. Source: Internet

The gypsy moth, which in its larval stage attacks the foliage of oak trees, a few other hardwoods, and some evergreens for a few weeks each spring, now occurs in all the New England states. Source: Internet

European gypsy moth larvae feed on trees and shrups. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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